STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Courtesy Motors in Stevens Point, WI is proud to have two extremely safe mid-size sedans for sale on its car lot. The 2013 Chrysler 200 and the 2013 Dodge Avenger have been given the top award from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety in 2012. Chrysler and Dodge have a great history of vehicle safety and the 2013 Chrysler 200 and 2013 Dodge Avenger are true examples of their commitment to driver and passenger safety.

The Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger model won the award in the new IIHS category "Top Safety Pick+" which has a new way of testing that goes well past the previous criteria. To win the "Top Safety Pick+" award, both models have 25 percent of the front-end of the vehicle exposed to a 40 mph collision. The award winning models are in the mid-size segment and both the 2013 Chrysler 200 and 2013 Dodge Avenger have front-seat side airbags, advanced multi-stage front-passenger airbags, supplemental side-curtain airbags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes and the LATCH child-seat anchor system.

The 2013 Dodge Avenger in Stevens Point, WI was also named the "Most affordable mid-size sedan" in the United States. The 2013 Chrysler 200 has received praise for outstanding value, highly competitive fuel-economy and best-in-class performance for a mid-size sedan.

Other 2013 Chrysler and Dodge IIHS award winners that are for sale at Courtesy Motors include: the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger in the Large Family Car category; the all-new Dodge Dart in the Small Car Category; the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country in the Minivan category. The Chrysler Group has three in the Mid-Size SUV category with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango and Dodge Journey. In December the 2013 Ram 1500 was named the Motor Trend Truck of the Year award.